In this photograph from 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples some of the delights baked up by the White House kitchen staff, including White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left) and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right). This photograph was taken by Joseph H. Bailey of the National Geographic Service on July 30, 1982.

In this photograph taken by Joseph H. Bailey for the National Geographic Service on July 30, 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan meets with White House chefs Henry Haller (right) and Roland Mesnier (left) in the White House Kitchen in order to view preparation of a meal.

In this photograph taken by Joseph H. Bailey of the National Geographic Service on July 30, 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan meets with White House Executive Chef Henry Haller in the White House Kitchen in order to view preparation of a meal.